Looking to treat yourself, connect with new friends, enter a contest or giveaway, explore cultural and entertainment events, try something different, play a fun game or freshen up your fitness routine? Check this space or your inbox each week (a new e-newsletter issue arrives each Tuesday) for free opportunities and offerings that we think Sisters readers will enjoy.
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Here's what's happening between December 10, 2024, and December 20, 2024
Sisters From AARP Soul Sanctuary: Visit Our Members-Only Facebook Group Anytime!
You are cordially invited to join the Sisters From AARP Soul Sanctuary private Facebook group! It’s the ultimate online social media space designed exclusively for Sisters to get together and share our journeys of health, wellness and happiness in a safe, supportive, members-only environment. No drama, just a healthy daily dose of laughter, love, support and celebration created just for you by Sisters From AARP. Welcome! We look forward to meeting you!
Sisters From AARP Cultural Cues Word Search on AARP Games—Play Anytime!
This unique version of the Daily Word Search, created by the Sisters From AARP team, invites you to explore African-American culture and history in your world with featured and weekly puzzles. Become a master word searcher by discovering clues about fascinating people, places and things. Up, down, backwards and diagonal – words are hidden everywhere! How fast can you find them?
AARP Virtual Community Center
These scheduled events are online. Join from anywhere! Have a question about any event? Contact the email listed with the details for that event to connect with the team that is hosting it.
A Virtual Evening: Joffrey Ballet presents ‘The Nutcracker’
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
8:00 p.m. ET • 7:00 p.m. CT • 6:00 p.m. MT • 5:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Set to Tchaikovsky’s original score, Joffrey Ballet performs Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’ set in Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair.
Holiday Movie Night: ‘The Best Man Holiday’
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
12:00 a.m. ET • 11:00 p.m. CT • 10:00 p.m. MT • 9:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 123 Minutes
In this new holiday classic – starring Nia Long, Sanaa Latham, Regina Hall, Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, and Terrence Howard – college friends reunite during the holidays and find that old romances and rivalries die hard. You can watch it from 12:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 until 11:59 p.m. ET on December 13.
Virtual Tour: Phipps Conservatory’s Winter Flower Show
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
5:00 p.m. ET • 4:00 p.m. CT • 3:00 p.m. MT • 2:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Take a festive virtual visit to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden's Winter Flower Show and Light Garden in Pittsburgh – featuring seasonal displays of amaryllis, orchids, many varieties of poinsettias and more.
Let’s Talk Dinero: Protect Your Money from Holiday Scams
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024
3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
You work hard for your money, sis. Protect your cash during the holiday season and beyond with tips on the latest scams from a fraud-prevention specialist.
Discover Line Dancing for Fun, Fitness & Community
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024
5:30 p.m. ET • 4:30 p.m. CT • 3:30 p.m. MT • 2:30 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Get fit, express yourself and connect with others through our monthly line dancing sessions led by instructor Rhonda Dickson.
Online Movie Screening: ‘Thelma’ Starring June Squibb and Richard Roundtree
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 to Sunday, Dec 15, 2024
3:00 a.m. ET • 2:00 a.m. CT • 1:00 a.m. MT • 12:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 97 Minutes
In Thelma, a breakout action-comedy starring June Squibb and Richard Roundtree, revenge has never been sweeter -- or funnier. The movie will be available for three days, starting December 13 at 12:00 a.m. PT through December 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Fitness Friday: A Strength & Conditioning Workout for All
Friday, Dec 13, 2024
10:00 a.m. ET • 9:00 a.m. CT • 8:00 a.m. MT • 7:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Led by instructor DaShaun Johnson, this workout tailored for every fitness level incorporates strength training exercises and revs your heart rate. Light weights, water, a towel and comfortable clothing are recommended.
Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Discover the powerful connection between qigong and nonviolent communication to enhance inner peace and effective relationships.
Balance & Mobility Class: Strengthen Your Stability Communication
Monday, Dec 16, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 45 Minutes
Join this 45-minute virtual exercise class for beginners to work on your balance, stability and agility and help reduce the risk of falling.
Mornings with Flo Fitness: A Total-Body Zumba Workout
Monday, Dec 16, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 45 Minutes
This energizing virtual exercise class will introduce you to the fun and benefits of Zumba, a dance workout mixing low- and higher-intensity moves.
Cooking Class: Serve Up a Tasty, Low-Carb Holiday Brunch
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 90 Minutes
Get ready to entertain this season by mastering two relatively low-carb breakfast or brunch dishes featuring pancakes and poached eggs.
Driving At Night Workshop: Stay Safer on the Road!
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024
3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 45 Minutes
We’ll explore the issue of driving at night as we age and share tips and tools to help you stay safe behind the wheel after dark.
Entertaining: How to Make a Holiday Charcuterie Board
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 50 Minutes
You’re invited to get "on board" with the charcuterie trend in time for your Christmas or other holiday gatherings this season.
Healthy Living Series: Reduce Stress with Laughter Yoga
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024
6:00 p.m. ET • 5:00 p.m. CT • 4:00 p.m. MT • 3:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Learn to practice laughter yoga, which combines laughing exercises with yoga breathing techniques to bring oxygen to our body and brain.
AI All Around: Can Artificial Intelligence Tools Help You?
Thursday, Dec 19, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Never fear, AI is here, and it’s designed to (try to) help make your life easier – so let’s explore how well these AI tools work.
Cooking Around the World: Berry Pavlova and Almond Cookies
Thursday, Dec 19, 2024
4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Our virtual healthy cooking series celebrates the holidays with Australian Fresh Berry Pavlova and Austrian Almond Cookies.
Fighting Fraud: Watch Out for Holiday Gift Card Scams
Friday, Dec 20, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
This month’s workshop on avoiding gift card scams will arm you with what you need to know before buying those last-minute holiday gifts.
John Coltrane Jazz Festival: A Virtual Holiday Concert
Friday, Dec 20, 2024
7:00 p.m. ET • 6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Get in the holiday spirit by attending a free virtual concert by performers from the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival.